Question 1

what are the drawbacks of having thin ribs?

Accepted Answer

None: No more than having thin legs or thin fingers.  In other words none.

Question 2

are thin ribs more prone to fractures and breaks?

Accepted Answer

Rib Fractures: Everybody has anatomy that is variable in make-up. Bone density and quality of the bone is most important when determining risk for fracture.

Question 3

4 yr old, 17kg is so thin, ribs showing no appetite issues , not sick but i need a weight boosters?

Accepted Answer

Average weight: 17 kg is an average weight for a boy and above average weight for a girl.  He(she) is very likely tall and looks skinny.

Question 4

are athletes with thin ribs more likely to get injured in contact sports?

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Ribs: No studies have shown that the size of the individual bones make you more susceptible to injury. The amount of calcium or strength if the bones is what matters and the relative loss of this is called osteopenia early on as you age and osteoporosis as you get older. This explains why when grandma falls she breaks her femur and when an 20 year old falls they get back up and go.

Question 5

how can i find a cure for thinness?

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Thinness: Eat more. However, if your diet is not the problem, hormonal testing (thyroid, etc.) may be helpful to see if there are any other causes that may be treatable.

Question 6

does the thickness/thinness of a lens effect how likely your glasses will slide down when you blink?

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Sometimes...: Sometimes, but more important is the fit of the nosepiece and frame arms that tuck around your ears.  There are lighter weight plastics that aren't as heavy, even with higher prescriptions.  The position of the frames should be checked where you purchased them.  Blinking shouldn't move your glasses.

Question 7

how can i get rid of thinness?

Accepted Answer

Added fats: Put olive oil or butter or coconut oil on everything you eat.  Do resistance training  to build muscle.

Question 8

what kind of massage is good for penis thinness.

Accepted Answer

It depends: Your age and your build.

Question 9

i am 21 year old. i am an engineer .because of thinness i look very ugly.  how do i increase my body size?

Accepted Answer

Thin build: If you were genetically born to be thin, there is not much you can do about it. Provided you maintain a healthy diet abiding by consumption of correct calorie and nutrient requirements, you may be able to enhance your look by engaging in physical activities to promote muscle growth. Working out5-7x a week ( both isotonic and isometric exercises) will improve muscle tone and increase muscle girth.

Question 10

do masturbation leads to hairfall and thinness?

Accepted Answer

No: I'm sorry that there are people out there who are trying to frighten you by telling you foolish things. There's nothing "spiritual" about this kind of superstition. Male pattern baldness is genetic and correlates with how much chest hair you got. Your muscle development is a mix of genetics and how much resistance training you do. Embrace your masculinity and talk with someone sensible - even dad.

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